OUCH! I dont have 783 dollars to spend on a tent(nice tent though)! I would like it to be double walled. And as long as it's not a tarp tent and it has poles and it's light, I'll be happy. I just like to be able to pick up my tent and move locations easily if ever needed or for easy cleaning.

Re: What is the lightest 2p free standing tent?
on 04/28/2014 20:28:55 MDT

Would you like it to hold two people? The 2p version is very narrow. I have the 3p version and it works great for two. All that to say I'm not up on lightest 2p freestanding shelters. But do be aware most that are labeled 2p are very tight for two adults.

I too like Big Sky International Shelters/Tents....Very high quality and a nice space to weight ratio but can be a bit costly depending on options/fabric choice.

I recently picked up a Easton Kilo 2P (70% at Backcountry.com was hard to pass up) for use with my daughter.....though not the roomiest two person design it is reasonably light with a trail weight of under 2.5lbs

I'm a current user of the BA Fly Creek UL2. As another mentioned, it's self-supporting but you must stake it out if you want full usable dimensions so it's not really "free standing" since free-standing is generally taken to mean you don't have to stake it to have full usability. It's also NOT a 2 person tent unless you really like to snuggle or at least one of you is really small. An adult and a child, sure. 2 adults- probably not. I have mine for myself and my dog. If you truly want a 2 person tent in this style, get the UL3.

It is easy to set up, readily available on Gear Swap on a regular basis for a good price (often around 50% of new), seems to be durable, is fairly lightweight for a double wall tent, and does a decent job with varying weather conditions of spring/summer/fall. I've had mine in light snow, fairly snappy winds, and rain. No hurricane force stuff, yet, though.

What is the lightest 2p free standing tent?
on 05/01/2014 01:56:14 MDT

The Strato Spire 2 is not that first tent that comes to mind when freestanding is the requirement..Anyway Marcelo,, do make sure that, since weight is the other priority, you check exactly what is included in the given weight .Some include stakes and stuff sack, others exclude one or both.

If you really like to snuggle consider the TarpTent (single) Rainbow. The floor is 40" wide, so there is enough room for two pads. It is light and with trekking poles is freestanding. This is the tent I was considering for me and my wife. (I'm waiting for the Double Moment; I love the easy setup of the Moment).